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Office of Emergency Services

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Free Mulch Pick Up Fridays & Saturdays through June 27

Free mulch is available on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-3pm through June 27 at

Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds, 10513 Spenceville Rd, Grass Valley, CA
Rise Gold Site, 12625 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley, CA

Staff will be on hand to mechanically load mulch into vehicles and trailers. There is no limit to how many yards of material may be collected. Wood chips and organic material are helpful for moisture retention, soil enrichment, erosion control and weed abatement. Best practices for defensible space encourage residents to make the first five feet around their homes no-fuel zones. It is recommended that mulch be placed at least 30 feet from any structure.

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⇐Previous Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee Region Next⇒ Now Available Online: Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County Virtual Town Hall

Other News in Office of Emergency Services

Nevada County Couple Develops Defensible Space Along Evacuation Route

Posted on: February 26, 2021

Nevada County OES, Law, and Fire Agencies Spearhead Zone-based Evacuation Planning

Posted on: February 24, 2021

Travel Impacts This Weekend - Next Week Due to Multiple Winter Storms

Posted on: December 31, 2020

Winter Storm Watch Issued Friday-Saturday which Will Impact Essential Travel in Mountains

Posted on: December 23, 2020

PSPS Event 12/07/20: Outage Watch. Shutoffs likely

Posted on: December 6, 2020

Potential Early Monday PSPS Event

Posted on: December 4, 2020

Tips & Tricks for Safe Pile Burning to Reduce Fire Risk

Posted on: December 4, 2020

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Advocates for Rural Counties at Legislative Hearing

Posted on: December 1, 2020

Now Available: North San Juan Community Wildfire Virtual Town Hall

Posted on: November 24, 2020

Sheriff and OES Purchase Satellite System to Increase Communication Resiliency

Posted on: November 24, 2020

Thursday, Nov. 19 North San Juan Community Wildfire Virtual Town Hall

Posted on: November 19, 2020

Nevada County OES Offers Free Sandbags and Winterizing Tips

Posted on: November 20, 2020

Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties Burn Suspension Lifted

Posted on: November 16, 2020

Local Homeowners Organize and Receive $51,000 to Be Ready for Wildfire

Posted on: November 6, 2020

North San Juan Community Wildfire Virtual Town Hall

Posted on: November 4, 2020

No Cost Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Permit Fee Waivers Support Local Business Community

Posted on: October 30, 2020

Red Flag Warning, Extreme Fire Weather and PSPS Event Sunday-Tuesday

Posted on: October 23, 2020

Red Flag Warning in Effect from 5 AM Wednesday to 11 AM Friday

Posted on: October 13, 2020

"Ready Nevada County: Ready, Set, Go!" Interview Requests

Posted on: October 6, 2020

Ready Nevada County is a County Government Experience Winner 2020

Posted on: September 28, 2020

PG&E Announces a Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for Nevada County on Sunday

Posted on: September 25, 2020

Red Flag Warning Saturday evening through Monday evening

Posted on: September 24, 2020

PSPS Community Resource Centers

Posted on: September 9, 2020

Jones Fire Recovery - Resource Fair Today

Posted on: September 9, 2020

PSPS Community Resource Centers

Posted on: September 7, 2020

PG&E Plans for Widespread Public Safety Power Shutoff

Posted on: September 7, 2020

Red Flag Warning

Posted on: September 7, 2020

Jones Fire Recovery: On the Path Forward

Posted on: September 4, 2020

Jones Fire Virtual Town Hall on Friday, August 28th

Posted on: August 26, 2020

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Donations for Jones Fire Survivors

Posted on: August 24, 2020

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 30% containment Friday evening

Posted on: August 21, 2020

Prepare for Fire: Red Flag Warning Sunday into Early Next Week

Posted on: August 21, 2020

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 15% containment Thursday evening

Posted on: August 20, 2020

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 5% containment Wednesday evening

Posted on: August 19, 2020

Smoke from Several Wildfires Burning in Northern California is Impacting the Sacramento Region

Posted on: August 19, 2020

Jones Fire at 650 acres and 15% containment Tuesday evening

Posted on: August 18, 2020

Jones Fire Prompts Evacuations of Nearly Four Thousand Residents; Reminder to Stay Ready

Posted on: August 17, 2020

Ready Nevada County Dashboard

Posted on: July 28, 2020

Cooling Centers Available in Western Nevada County

Posted on: August 15, 2020

Excessive Heat Warning in Western Nevada County

Posted on: August 14, 2020

OES Seeks Community Feedback on CodeRED Emergency Alert Test

Posted on: August 13, 2020

Defensible Space Assistance for Residents with Disabilities and Older Adults Now Available

Posted on: August 14, 2020

Reminder: Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on August 12

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Small Business Mask & Sanitizer Distribution Succeeds Thanks to Generous Nevada County Spirit

Posted on: July 31, 2020

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services Launches Ready Nevada County Dashboard

Posted on: July 28, 2020

Ready Nevada County TFF Carhop Event - July 25

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Office of Emergency Services Providing No Cost PPE to Small Businesses

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification Systems Scheduled for August 12

Posted on: July 10, 2020

Red Flag Warning for Eastern Nevada County in Effect from 2PM to 9PM Monday, July 6

Posted on: July 6, 2020

A Message from the Office of Emergency Services

Posted on: July 2, 2020

The Sheriff’s Office Launches Evacuation Tag Initiative to Help Alert First Responders

Posted on: June 25, 2020

Heat Advisory in Effect from Noon Monday to 8 PM PDT Saturday

Posted on: June 22, 2020

County of Nevada Earns National Achievement Award for Ready Nevada County Preparedness Campaign

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee Region

Posted on: June 2, 2020

Now Available Online: Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County Virtual Town Hall

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County

Posted on: May 19, 2020

FREE Green Waste Disposal Opportunities in Western & Eastern Nevada County

Posted on: May 15, 2020

New Grant Funding Expands Free Green Waste Disposal Countywide

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Self Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19

Posted on: April 7, 2020

Volunteer to Stay Home & Save Lives from COVID-19

Posted on: April 2, 2020

Nevada County Public Health Reports Third Person with Confirmed COVID-19

Posted on: March 23, 2020

CodeRED Alert on Requirements of California’s Stay at Home Order on Tuesday Morning, March 24th

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Nevada County Public Health Reports Second Person with Confirmed COVID-19

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Nevada County Public Health Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Nevada County Public Health Confirms 10 Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19

Posted on: March 11, 2020

Nevada County Declares Local Health Emergency to Increase Coronavirus Response Resources

Posted on: March 4, 2020

No Cases of Coronavirus in Nevada County

Posted on: January 31, 2020

Work Begins on Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Shaded Fuel Break

Posted on: August 23, 2019

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Issued Test of CodeRED Emergency Alert System

Posted on: August 16, 2019

First Heat Wave of the Summer to Hit Nevada County This Weekend

Posted on: July 26, 2019

Partnership Aids Seniors in Need of of Firewood and Homeowners Clearing Trees for Defensible Space

Posted on: July 24, 2019

Supervisors Approve 3 Resolutions Moving Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project Forward

Posted on: July 9, 2019

Fire Districts, OES, & Fire Safe Council Coordinate to Implement Red Flag Warning System

Posted on: July 2, 2019

"Ready Nevada County: Be The Hero!" Trailer

Posted on: June 18, 2019

Nevada County Supervisors Learn About Local CAL FIRE Resources and Facilities

Posted on: June 14, 2019

CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE

Posted on: June 13, 2019

Wildfire Preparedness Continues with Speaker Series: Ready, Set, Go for Families

Posted on: June 9, 2019

Sunday CAL FIRE NEU Runs Wildland Urban Interface Drill

Posted on: June 9, 2019

ReadyNevadaCounty.org Launches as Part of a Larger Community Wide Strategy

Posted on: May 31, 2019

June 10: Ready, Set, Go! for Families Wildfire Preparedness Presentation

Posted on: May 23, 2019

Ready Nevada County at First Friday Art Walk

Posted on: May 23, 2019